Mayo Aioli


     This is a very simple and delicious sauce I make to serve with  fried plantains, arañitas or with my steak  sandwich.





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Ingredients:

1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Tomato Ketchup (or to taste) 
1 garlic clove (grind with a
 pinch of kosher salt)
fresh ground pepper to taste
1 teaspoon hot sauce( optional)

In a small  bowl add the ingredients and mix well. Cover and place in the refrigerator until needed.

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